Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
Photo: Ford Fairchild Nashville's Brian Callihan has written songs with artists like David Lee Murphy, Josh Thompson, and Mo Pitney, and his songs have been performed by the likes of Cole Swindell, Dylan Scott, Trent Tomlinson, and Halfway To Hazard. As an artist, he released his debut EP Broke It Down earlier this year, and has performed... Continue Reading →
After college, Virginia-bred songwriter and drummer Brandon Goldstein, who makes music under the moniker Darlin’ Brando, found his tribe amongst the thriving Los Angeles country and Americana music scene, drumming for local artists and honing his songwriting craft. Many moves and a divorce later, Goldstein found himself in Nashville at a low point where he... Continue Reading →
On Friday, May 8th, award-winning folkster Liv Greene will release her debut full-length album, Every Bright Penny. Produced by Isa Burke of Americana trio Lula Wiles, the album encompasses the last four years of her life in Boston studying, waitressing, and working on her craft. "It is a lot of small parts that came together... Continue Reading →
Research professor, author, and expert of all things emotional (and personal (s)hero) Brené Brown defines vulnerability as "the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome." And it's true, isn't it? When we share our struggles and show our vulnerable sides to others, there's no guarantee we will receive empathy in... Continue Reading →
The American South is a magical place. If you aren’t from here, put your kickstand down for a minute and allow me to educate you, beloved reader. Do we have our dark, shameful moments in the pages of our country’s history? Beyond a shadow of a doubt. Atrocities have occurred here in the struggle for... Continue Reading →
"The inspiration for 'Room For Two' came out of the way the guitar line makes me feel. It’s fun, flirtatious, and a little silly," says Alabama-bred Nashville-based artist Wyatt Edmondson of his latest single. The track appears on his forthcoming EP If I Don't Try, set for release on February 21st. "It’s kind of like... Continue Reading →
Siblings share a unique situational bond; they're the people we practice on, how we learn to co-exist with others, how we learn to share, how we practice cooperation and understand fairness, and how we learn to love. Even when close proximity is no longer a factor, no one shares the same experiences with you like... Continue Reading →
When you really think about it, the simple things in life are ones that matter the most. Moments spent connecting with friends at happy hour, sharing a smile with a stranger that brightens his or her day, giving loved ones hugs for no special reason--all are things that fill your proverbial cup, small investments with... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based artist Stewart Eastham is back with “40 Days,” his first release since 2016’s jubilant Dancers In The Mansion. The song shows Eastham expanding his aural palette with more rock and synth elements while his trademark big drum sound is still there and bigger than ever. The song’s dark and surreal lyrics showcase the explorations of... Continue Reading →
When it comes to achievement, hard work will get you there quicker than wishing for success any old day, and sometimes, hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Think about that one for a second. Speaking of talent, East Nashville-based Southern rock/alt-country outfit Flying Buffaloes has talent in spades, and after a couple... Continue Reading →